This furloughed worker found a unique way to make $2,000 a month during the shutdown More than 800,000 federal workers have already missed their first paychecks of the year while on furloughMore than 800,000 federal workers have already missed their first paychecks of the year while on furlough.

Which markets are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Day honoring U.S. civil-rights leader is traditionally observed on the third Monday in January U.S. stock and bond markets on Monday will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, providing a natural pause after a bullish tilt on Wall Street to start 2019.

This is the real reason many Americans stay poor The states that scored worst in the 2018 Prosperity Now ScorecardA new report on Americans with limited incomes says that poor choices aren’t why people are poor.

The best places to retire abroad in 2019—on less than $1,800 a month One new list says look south; another picks a region in EuropeHere are 10 countries and 10 cities where a retired couple can live safely and affordably.

Students in ‘MAGA’ hats allegedly mock elderly Native Americans at rally A Kentucky Roman Catholic Diocese is investigating if the youths, possibly from its all-male Covington Catholic High School, were involvedVideos circulating online show a youth staring at and standing extremely close to an elderly Native American man singing and playing a drum, and other teens allegedly laughing and jeering.

Shutdown delays civil lawsuits against government Suits cover Trump’s asylum ban, Atlantic drilling and moreDuring the longest-ever government shutdown, the federal judiciary has remained open, allowing the wheels of justice to keep turning in most criminal cases. But many civil cases have come to a halt because the U.S. Department of Justice doesn’t have enough attorneys working to handle them.

Fireball at illegal Mexican pipeline siphoning tap kills at least 66, more missing Oil company Pemex said tappers punctured the pipeline that runs between the seaport of Tuxpan and a refineryA massive explosion at an illegal pipeline tap in central Mexico killed at least 66 people and injured another 76 on Friday, as rescue workers and forensic experts intensified efforts on Saturday morning to separate and identify charred corpses at the site.

Trump to make 'major announcement' concerning border, shutdown SaturdayPresident Donald Trump plans to make a "major announcement" concerning the border with Mexico and the government shutdown on Saturday, according to his Twitter feed late Friday. , Trump said he would make the announcement at 3 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, which will mark the 29th day of the , the longest on record. Trump is locked in a stalemate with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over funding for his proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump Today: President to take part in a 2nd summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Trump’s team also deals with bombshell BuzzFeed report and Day 28 of government shutdownTrump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are due to take part in a second summit in late February, as the Trump administration also deals with a bombshell BuzzFeed report and Day 28 of the partial government shutdown.

The government shutdown has become the longest on record — by a wide margin Here’s how the current partial government shutdown compares to earlier closures — in one chartAt 28 days in duration as of Friday, the current partial government shutdown has become the longest one on record, based on figures that go back more than 40 years. It now easily exceeds the prior record.

Starbucks' new Mexican location is operated exclusively by older staffersStarbucks Corp. announced Friday that it has opened a new cafe in Jalisco, Mexico, and it's operated exclusively by staffers between the ages of 52 and 66. This is the second Starbucks in Mexico to hire an older staff; the first launched last year in Mexico City. The Jalisco location will have 14 workers. Starbucks, which partnered with the National Institute for Elderly People five years ago, aims to hire 120 senior workers by 2019. Diana González, head of HR at Starbucks Mexico, characterizes the move as part of the company's efforts towards diversity and inclusion. Starbucks shares have gained 5.2% over the past year while the S&P 500 index has lost 5.8% for the period.

Trump administration underreported how many families were separated at border — by thousands, say investigators The amount is much higher than the reported figures by the White HouseThe amount is much higher than the reported figures by the White House.

Shutdown could delay trade talks with EU, Japan, Grassley warns Shorthanded staff as start dates for trade negotiations loomThe chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said Wednesday that the Trump administration’s trade negotiations may be delayed as a result of the partial government shutdown, which is now on day 26.

Trump Today: President signs bill to pay federal workers, mum on State of the Union No sign Trump or Democrats to relent amid government shutdownTrump was mum on his plans for the State of the Union after the nation’s top Democrat urged him to delay his address, but he kept up his attacks over the border wall as a partial government shutdown entered its 26th day.

All of these states will battle over abortion bills in 2019 Bills consist of both pro-abortion and anti-abortion legislation, depending on the stateBills consist of both pro-abortion and anti-abortion legislation, depending on the state.

Trump’s supporters try to find the silver lining in this shutdown debacle This is rich: The TV-watching president’s team disses government workers for being lazyThe lengthy shutdown isn’t going to shrink the government or make it more fiscally responsible, it’s just going hurt the economy and feed Trump’s ego, writes Tim Mullaney.

Trump on conference call with supporters: ‘We’ll be out [on shutdown] for a long time’ Government shutdown enters 26th day on WednesdayThe president, on a conference call with supporters on the federal government shutdown’s 25th day, President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing down. “We’re going to stay out for a long time, if we have to,” Trump said. “We’ll be out for a long time.”

Here’s where all that U.S. foreign aid is going and why, in one chartCost-estimating website HowMuch.net created a huge visual to illustrate where American dollars are sent and the issues they are meant to address.

Netflix rolls out biggest-ever price hike for streaming subscribers The company says the extra cash will help pay for its investment in original shows and films and finance its debtThe company says the extra cash will help pay for its investment in original shows and films and finance its debt.

Stock investors face historic headwinds if this record measure of policy uncertainty is any indication ‘The biggest problem for investors and central banks is that there seems to be no end in sight,’ Sløk saysStock benchmarks attempt to climb out of a hole dug back in 2018, but a cocktail of uncertainties is likely going to make matters more difficult for investors, according to a prominent Deutsche Bank economist.

Attorney general nominee Barr is ‘Mueller’s BFF,’ gripes pundit | Kudlow must explain to Trump that shutdown is hurting economy, says strategist Shutdown could get exponentially worse, as rural states feel its sting“Was there no one in America who could have been appointed who isn’t Mueller’s BFF?” Meanwhile, one strategist says: “Someone – maybe Larry Kudlow? – has to explain to Trump that the longer the shutdown, the weaker the economy will appear.”

Meet Brandon Judd, perhaps the biggest winner during the government shutdown Judd is president of the National Border Patrol Council and has seen his profile rise in recent weeks.Judd is president of the National Border Patrol Council and has seen his profile rise in recent weeks.

Neither side has exit strategy for government shutdown, analysts say Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is likely to play key roleExperts said neither President Donald Trump or Congressional Democrats have an exit strategy for the government shutdown, analysts said.

Save for a house — or splurge on a trip? Meet the jet-setters putting travel ahead of paying for weddings, buying homes and having kids — and they’re not all millennials.Meet the jet-setters putting travel ahead of paying for weddings, buying homes and having kids — and they’re not all millennials.

Graham suggests reopening government for several weeks before Trump declares emergency Senator wants wall negotiations with Democrats, but that may be a non-starterA Republican lawmaker advising President Donald Trump said he is encouraging the president to reopen the government for several weeks to continue negotiating with Democrats over funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall before the president takes the more drastic step of declaring a national emergency.

Trump’s national emergency threat shows he’s up against the wall in border fight President doesn’t have enough congressional votes to win — and American democracy is the big loserPresident Trump doesn’t have enough congressional votes to fund a border wall — and American democracy is the big loser, writes Chris Edelson.

Thousands of American men brought child brides into the country — ruled legal by U.S. government In one case, a 49-year-old man applied for admission for a 15-year-old girl.In one case, a 49-year-old man applied for admission for a 15-year-old girl.

How businesses across the country are helping federal workers during the shutdown Jimmy Kimmel, restaurant owners, Alamo Drafthouse and the Newseum have all offered freebies to furloughed employees.Jimmy Kimmel, restaurant owners, Alamo Drafthouse and the Newseum have all offered freebies to furloughed employees.

European stocks dragged south by loses for oil and auto companies Pound strength weighs on FTSE 100Gains didn’t last for European stocks on Friday, with negative news for the auto sector and losses for oil majors weighing.

Trump may be breaking law with shutdown, experts say | Exasperated Democratic caucus trying to rein in Ocasio-Cortez Marijuana industry boosts lobbying team in Washington Legal experts say President Donald Trump may be violating a 149-year-old statute by keeping agencies running despite the budget impasse that has cut off funding for roughly a quarter of the federal government, Bloomberg reports.

Do drug treatment facilities really lower property values? Finally, an answer When it comes to rehab centers, many people think ‘not in my backyard’When it comes to rehab centers, many people think ‘not in my backyard.’

Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.6 million vehicles to fix potentially dangerous Takata air bags Worldwide recall includes 1.4 million vehicles in U.S.Takata inflators can explode with too much force, hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers. At least 23 people have died from the problem worldwide and hundreds injured.

Trump may seek to divert disaster relief funds to build wall White House reportedly asking Army Corps of Engineers to find projects that can be delayedThe White House has asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to look into projects approved in a bill providing disaster relief for Puerto Rico, Texas, California and Florida to see where funding could be diverted to build a wall along the border with Mexico, according to a congressional aide familiar the discussions.

Proposal made to Trump to divert Puerto Rico funds for wall: reportPresident Donald Trump has been briefed on a plan to use money set aside to fund projects including in storm-damaged areas of Puerto Rico to build 315 miles of barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, , citing three officials familiar with the briefing. Under an emergency declaration, the president could take the money from these civil works projects and use it to build the border wall, the report said. Besides Puerto Rico, the funds are allocated for flood prevention projects in California. Trump has asked Congress for $5.7 billion worth of wall funding.

Trump Today: President threatens to declare national emergency without border ‘win’ Trump cancels Davos trip as he spars with Democrats President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to declare a national emergency over border security if he can’t get what he called a “win” on his proposed wall, and announced he’s skipping the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Texas landowners dig in on private-property rights as Trump visits border Legal experts say Trump likely cannot circumvent the eminent-domain process — which requires the government to demonstrate a public imperative for land seizures and provide landowners with compensation — by declaring a national emergencyWhile this is Trump’s first visit to the border in Texas as president, his administration’s immigration crackdown has been felt here for months.

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